Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli said there is not any situation surrounding RB Larry Johnson. Pioli noted Johnson is under contract after signing a long-term deal previously. "There is no situation. He is a Chief and we're moving forward," Pioli said.

ESPN.com reports former New England Patriots LB Ted Johnson said in an interview with ESPN Friday, Feb. 9, that head coach Bill Belichick should not be blamed for Johnson practicing at full strength with a concussion during the 2002 season. "I don't want to place blame anywhere. It probably could all go around to a little bit of everybody. I can't honestly sit here and say Bill Belichick knew what second-impact syndrome was," Johnson said. Johnson added Friday, Feb. 9, that he is scared, anxious and worried about his future as he battles depression and memory loss. Johnson is showing early signs of Alzheimer's, according to his current neurologist. "Right now, I would probably describe it as a little scary, a little unsure," Johnson said. "Lot of anxiety. Lot of disappointment. Shame."

The Associated Press reports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick responded to the controversy that former LB Ted Johnson (concussions) was forced to practice at full strength while suffering from a concussion during his playing days under Belichick. "I wish Ted well," Belichick said. "I know he's going through some things, and I hope it works out well for him. I really don't want to go into the past. I just hope things work out well for Ted. I really do." Johnson is currently suffering from brain damage including memory loss, depression and an addiction to amphetamines and blames Belichick for rushing him back onto the field when he was not physically ready.

The Associated Press reports former New England Patriots LB Ted Johnson says head coach Bill Belichick subjected him to hard hits in practice while recovering from a concussion, against the advice of the team's top trainer, during the 2002 season, according to a report in The New York Times. Johnson said in an interview with the paper that a collision with another player in practice led to another concussion. Johnson says he now forgets people's names, misses appointments and suffers from depression and an addiction to amphetamines. There was a point where Johnson appeared headed to Alzheimer's disease. ''There's something wrong with me,'' Johnson said. ''There's something wrong with my brain. And I know when it started.''

The Associated Press reports former New England Patriots LB Ted Johnson and his wife, Jacqueline, pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery following a domestic dispute the couple had at their home Sunday, July 16. The couple is due back in court Sept. 7.

Patriots.com reports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick had some nice words for LB Ted Johnson, who was forced to announce his retirement from the NFL Thursday, July 28, because of multiple concussions. "Ted informed me of his decision today and we had a good discussion," said Belichick. "Although his retirement is unexpected, we thoroughly respect his decision and support him as he moves on. It goes without saying, but Ted Johnson is a class act. He was a solid contributor to this defense and the New England Patriots organization his entire career. Ted's signature was a work ethic and toughness that were second to none. He retires a champion."

Patriots.com reports New England Patriots LB Ted Johnson has announced he is retiring from the NFL. "It is with deep regret that I have decided to retire from football. The decision was not an easy one, but life sometimes has a timetable all its own. I can no longer ignore the severe short- and long-term complications of the concussive head injuries I have sustained over the years," Johnson said in a statement Thursday, July 28.